Museum of the Everglades Reviews

From the outside it appears small, but inside the history is great!
This was once an old laundry building with many well preserved artifacts, pictures and stories of the area. The history of Hurricane Donna is shared here as well as the gentleman who ran a business, made his own money and paid his workers with it so they could only buy from him...
The museum is free and the hours vary by season. There are 3 short feature films explaining the history and people.
Very enjoyable visit!

This museum really helped me understand the history of the Everglades and particularly Everglades City. Good movies in the back room.

This little gem is worth an hour or two of your time. We learned about Mr. Barron Gift Collier and his contribution to Florida. We also learned about the early settler days of the Everglades and the monikers that reference some form of hell given to surrounding towns. I can't imagine how people lived without bug spray in these parts! The stories about the locals were interesting too--this would be a great stop for "Mysteries at the Museum!" Students at the rural school nearby have their art hanging for display in the lobby. I was ready to purchase a few of the pieces. Alas, they were not for sale! There's more, but I'll save those details for your discovery.

Lovely little museum, lots of information packed into a small space. The lady at the museum was extremely helpful. If you are in the area I recommend a visit.

The Museum of the Everglades is part of the Collier County Museum System. It recounts the history of the 1,000 Islands from the time of the Calusa Indians until the near destruction of the city by Hurricane Donna in 1960.
A great place to visit with children. The exhibits include 4 short movies about the area including the construction of the Tamiami trail - the first road across the Everglades finished in 1928.

I love a free museum that offers the history of an area and this one delivers! Great short movies give you a glimpse into the rich and interesting past of the Everglades. Cool artifacts and information on the area. A quick stop that is well worth the time!

Great museum; there were approximately 5 short films on the area; only drawback -- electric power went out while we were out - I guess it happens quite a bit in the town

The museum is quite interesting, showing bits of arts but also infos about the latest hurricane destruction.

What i liked most about the place was the staff. They are happy to help and gave great advice and inside tips on where to go/what to do.

I stopped by this museum while waiting for my airboat tour and I am very glad I did. It was very interesting to learn more about the area and its history.

The staff is very friendly as well.

It is free admission with donations accepted.

I would highly recommend this museum to travellers in the area!

Don’t miss the movies playing on continuous loop in the back room. They were terrific in bringing two Virginians up to date on local history. Take a look at the beautiful floors and the displays in the building. A quick but worthwhile stop if you want to learn local history. If this doesn’t interest you, take a pass.

Some travelers have said that the Museum is a little boring and others found it interesting. However, we cannot make that claim since it was closed when we arrived which was around 12:45pm. This seemed quite odd unless the curator was at lunch, but there was no note to say otherwise. Since this was a quick stop on our way to Key West, not sure when or if we will return.

I am from Broward county and in south Florida, the extent of our museums are mostly around art. While these are all fantastic, Florida is sorely lacking in history museums. It is so nice to find a good history museum, even if far from the city limits, so I had to stop by to check it out. The nice, interesting, thing about this is the focus on the everglades. A small museum which I enjoy because A. not overwhelmed and B. can actually read the facts. It is free so if in the area I highly, highly recommend taking time out to visit.

What a wonderful way to learn about the area and Everglades City. Go here first and learn about everything and why it is the way it is and then continue your tour by walking over to the Rod and Gun Club so your not tempted to eat there. This museum has such nice volunteers who run the place. Don't forget to drop some money in the donation box. We need to keep places like this alive and well.

Stop here at least once a year. The Museum is filled with interesting exhibits about the history of the area. On our most recent visit, Martha (Museum Assistant) provided additional helpful information about restaurants in the area.

This is a beautifully designed museum, lots of local history and artifacts. Staff were very accommodating and had answers to all our questions .A must see if in the area.

Nice! Small but worth the stop. Small building with old displays, could use some updating. Good coffee shop next door.

Excellent little museum on how Collier County started and the Tamiami Trail. Very well done with photos, plaques to read, artifacts and even four short little movies that are worth watching. Take the time to stop in and take a look at history...you won't leave dissappointed.

Great displays. Lots of information. Informative video to watch. If you are in Everglades City you should definitely stop in here to learn a bit of the local history.

Be sure to go here after your airboat ride and boat tour at the National Park. Lots of good history regarding the SW Florida Everglades, and all tastefully done. They have some revolving exhibits and helpful staff. Nicely air conditioned too :)

Free. (Donations). Very informative. Liked the info on the Tamiami Trail. They recommended City Seafood as the place to have lunch.

Many excellent exhibits give a good background on the creation of the town and the area around it. Gives you a taste to know more. Gets a little noisy if a big group comes in. No admission charge, but worth a nice donation.

I visited this museum on the day a tropical disturbance was lashing SW Florida. Well as life would have it, the electricity was knocked out just prior to my arrival. Not to worry, the hospitality of the staff remained high.
This is a nice local museum containing information, artifacts, and a great staff representing the SW Florida area. You will be exposed to everything from the construction of the Tamiami Trail, the Big Cypress Swamp, native Indian tribes, and local school sports champions.
This is a free museum, funded through visitor donations, so give freely.
I recommend this attraction.

Mike
Travel Thru My Eyes, Let's Go

Front desk reception was grand, friendly, knowledgeable, a good communicator. The glimpse into the history of the area was a delight. The videos were very helpful to get and overview with some interesting details.

This excellent little museum gives you an overview of different characters and events in the history of Everglades City and the Everglades. Has items which would even be interesting to children, like a machine from its days as a laundry. Our group also had an interesting walking tour of Everglades City from Martha. Building saved from ruin by the determination and elbow grease of local women (mostly). Definitely worth a visit.

The Museum of the Everglades is located in an historic building which was originally the laundry for the workers completing the building of the Tamiami Trail in 1924.
The history of Everglades City comes to life inside the Museum of the Everglades. The museum features a self-guided tour of the various exhibits as well as three movies with comfortable seating. There is something for all ages to see; and, the exhibits are constantly updated.
There is no charge for admission, the museum is part of the Collier County Museum system. It is staffed by two paid employees and numerous volunteer guides who donate their time for the love of the Everglades.
When you visit, you will pleasantly surprised what a small building can provide. Don't forget to make a donation when you leave. All donations go to the upkeep of the building. When you are 90 years old, living in the Everglades, you require a lot of upkeep!
I'm on duty on Thursday afternoons, stop by and say Hi!

Was just exploring the little town of Everglades City and saw signs for this museum. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside its filled with interesting exhibits tracing the area's development from the earliest Native American settlers through it's boomtime as a company town as the Tamiami trail was being built to a devastating hurricane to the present. There are four short videos you can view in a mini-theater, exhibits showing the region's ties to the Everglades and the sea. Worth an hour or so of your time. It's free, however a small donation is appreciated and I was happy to do it.

Today, went to the museum with my certified service dog and was told could not enter. Really! I was so humiliated. Told unless I was blind, no service dogs were allowed. Then she refused to respond to my questions and ignored me. So I left for a few minutes while my friends went inside. I returned a little while later and said to receptionist, may I please show you my documents to prove that my dog is a service dog and my medical condition which requires him to be with me. She said, "oh no I believe you but you still cannot enter." I told her how embarrassing this was me and how I felt. Again, total silence. Not to cause a scene, I just left again and waited for my friends. Do not go and support this museum, they can care less about the disability law and feelings.

Many interesting artifacts and a short movie about the founding of Everglades City. It's located in the original laundry building built by Collier.

I was really surprised at the quality of the exhibits being so excellent. The movies were great for giving background on what Everglades city used to be. Definitely stop in to get some historical background on the area, worth an hour of your time. Maybe a little too much reading for a child but great for a history buff.

Small museum but filled with interesting objects and history. The self-controlled videos are interesting. In particular the building of the Tampa Miami Highway is historically significant for the area.

Great place to visit. Cool place to stop. Very informative. Very nice. Helpful staff. After an airboat ride , check out this museum. It is free.

When you enter this sleepy town of Everglades City, you are struck by the divided roadways. Why would a town seemingly in the middle of nowhere have divided roadways? To find the answer, you really should go to this small, informative museum. (There is no charge for admission.) The staff members are extremely friendly and more than willing to share the history of this town with you. It is interesting and revolves around the Tamiami highway - and a man named Baron Collier. To discover the answers, stop in and spend a few minutes.

Visited the museum in January. Had a personal tour by the manager. Just getting the museum back on it’s feet after Irma. This is a great local museum that could use your support. Just visit and see!

The Museum is best reserved for a couple of hours early in your stay or just before leaving Everglades City as was our case. The museum's displays show the human side of the Everglades and bring the natural beauty of the Everglades into a sharper focus.

We went on a day trip to Everglades City to have lunch with a friend at the Rod & Gun Club, so we planned a stop at the Museum after lunch. We were impressed with the amount of SWFL Everglades history presented in the (small for a museum) building.

We took time to watch the 2 short videos of the history of Everglades City and Collier County and the building of the Tamiami Trail from Naples to Miami by Barron Collier, which brought to life many of the artifacts in the museum. The displays do a good job of representing the historical timeline. The staff at the museum were very friendly and freely shared their knowledge of the history of the area and of Everglades City itself.

TIP! This is one of 5 Collier County Museums that is FREE to tour (it does have a donation box there), and there is plenty of free parking, so do take time to stop and see this gem of a museum. It is a wonderful and unique trip back in time.

A super museum with lots of information boards and exhibits sharing a fascinating history of Everglades City. It was not far off the Tamiami Trail and it was interesting hearing the origins of this road, the city and Collier County. There was also a superb photography exhibition of vehicles left to decay in the Everglades. Stunning. Huge thanks to the people who run this museum which is free of charge to visitors.

This gem of a museum should not be missed. It's free, but as other visitors have reminded everyone, make a donation, it's worthy of one!
We were rained out of our morning airboat tour and went to the museum. Take s look at the art in the entry. We went and watched the four short videos first and then toured museum. Everything is beautifully displayed and informative. It starts with calusa Indians to the present.a lot to cover in a small space but they did it beautifully. You can't appreciate a visit to the Everglades without seeing the history behind it. Who doesn't want to leave knowing more than when they arrived! This should not be missed!!!!
Thank you hard working friends if this museum!

We were thoroughly impressed with the Museum of the Everglades. A beautiful and informative stop for those interested in Everglades history!

Great museum! Lots of information about the area with pictures and exhibits. Friendly staff. Had local art to view as well.

The museum portrays some of the pre-European settlement history nicely, and in greater detail for post-European periods. Although I have visited the area for a month every year for 15 years, I learned a great deal, especially about the Baron Collier period and its aftermath and about the history of the indigenous tribes. The museum is compact, filling the ground floor of a modest size Everglades style house. You could spend a half-hour up to an hour for a serious visit. The staff is helpful about the museum and about other local sights.

We didn't know much about the area and its history but the museum was very informative and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Well done info panels with lots of photos.

Great stop in town between lunch and heading out on an airboat tour. Learn about early history of the area, helps connect with the modern experience that is way too easy and luxurious.

The personnel were extremely personable and knowledgeable. The artifacts were nicely displayed that were easy to read.

Very little, with just a few objects and a couple of videos. The people welcoming you at the entrance are very nice, though.

As my family and I entered this museum before the 10,000 Islands voyage, this building used to be the Laundry Facility and Women's Club before it took over as a museum in the late 1980s. When I entered it, it is filled with history not just the Everglades City but elsewhere in Tamiami Trail and the National Park. This is truly a must see when visiting the city for a day,

We were warmly greeted upon entering this small local museum, one of 5 run by Collier County. Two good short films on local history and on the building of the Tamiami Highway. Exhibits ranged from local native American artifacts to the impact of more recent hurricanes.

Full of fascinating information and relics of a bygone era. Extremely friendly staff. Highly recommend.

After a visit ti this small museum you understand much more of the history of the city, the devastating hurricane, the construction of the road and the Indians. I really liked it. It doesn't take to much time, so don't skipp it.

This small museum is a real treasure. It is very well done, features 4 short films and displays interesting memorabilia. The staff are extremely informative, I left in awe of the settlers that challenged the expanse of the Florida Everglades.

We stopped here after having lunch in Everglades City. Lots of interesting history - a great way to spend 30 minutes or an hour!

What a great exhibition. Fantastic pictures and memorabilia from a past time most don’t know. Very friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a free exhibition but please leave a nice donation.

Visitors learn about the history of the Everglades and how Barron Collier built a road in a piece of Swampland.

This small building, once a laundry, contains a very well-organized and remarkably informative collection of local artifacts tracing the area from its Native American origins through the building of the Tamiami Trail and into the present. You can even see the water line from Hurricane Irma a few years ago. Don’t miss the two videos.

I was looking for a destination in the Everglades that was not a boat tour (I get seasick). This was a great destination. Learned about the development of the area and it was free. Well done.

This lovely museum is located in a town that we now refer to as "old Florida". Everglades City is in Collier County, FL. It's coastal location in the 10,000 islands, Big Cypress Swamp and on the edge of the Everglades has shielded it from the polish of Naples. The museum tells the story of the planned community that got its start as a Company Town designed by Baron Collier. The displays give the stories of the pioneers who lived and worked in what was a rugged, wild and isolated place.

If you're ever in Everglades city this is a spot that you would appreciate after you went through it we had read reviews on it on how good it was so we thought we would take a chance I'll stop bye
We were not disappointed people were very friendly and we enjoyed it very much about the history of the Everglades

Gives a nice summary of history of the area with a few short videos, artifacts, photos and written descriptions. Easy to go through in 30 minutes

We are glad we found this place and took the time to enjoy it. The short videos were professionally done and held our interest. We discovered some surprising things about this little city, and you will too.

We had ignored this small museum as we did not want to be inside during he gloious weather so left this to our last day in the Everglades. It was a great Museum, very well curated and extremely interesting. We learnt things that we had been wondering about like "How came such a small place has such a grand City Hall?" (or even why call it a City at all!). It only takes 30 minutes or so to go around so please do, you will not regret it

Drove here from Naples on a rainy day. The museum is small, but very interesting. It details the history of the area including the plight of Native Americans, efforts to save the Everglades, Harry Trumans dedication of Everglads National Park and much more. Quite informative. A good way to learn about the area if you have a few free hours (literally free, with requested donation). The town itself is interesting to meander through.

Sehr schönes und interessantes kleines Museum mit angagierten Mitarbeitern.

Very nice and interesting little museum with dedicated staff.

The Everglades has an amazing history that few folks know or study. A well spent 45 minutes can give you over 100 years of history and done in an interesting and artistic way. Lots of precious folk art from the locals. I have lived in Florida for 12 years and did not truly understand the importance and development of the amazing part of the world.!! Also you will see some great artifacts from the past and the staff are gems they are locals who can add a lot of color. Also the town has wonderful seafood and a quaint, sleepy style of life!.

Loved the talk given by Martha. Well documented photos and history of the area. Loved the little gift shop and be sure to at least walk into the cute little toilet.

From indians to Watson. They have lots to see here. Ask the people in charge. They like questions. I should have stayed longer. Handicapped have it EZ.

My Husband and I stopped into this museum and we were very impressed! I always like to learn about the history of the places we visit and this museum was jam-packed with interesting information about the area! We particularly enjoyed the informational videos.

This little museum was very informative. It was interesting to learn about the history of Everglade City.

A small, free museum in Everglades City which was very interesting and informative. It is located in an old building that used to be the city's laundry. It contains artifacts, exhibits and four short films explaining the history of the area, Everglades City and building the Tamiami Hwy. When we were there, there was a wonderful photography exhibit in the lobby, also a few books and gifts for sale. The staff was very friendly and helpful in recommending seafood restaurants nearby. This museum is well worth the visit.

Nice plaque outside describing the building's history and the wall displays and exhibitions gave a clear account of historical and current events. It left us with a good understanding and empathy for the local area and some of its major characters that we could then spot when seeing Street names and places on our travels. Staff were obviously passionate about the place and we're on hand for questions but kept a distance so you could wander at your leisure. On the day we visited free snacks were available and local artists works. This is donation only so very reasonable. An excellent way to spend 30 mins or more of your time. Nearby cafe sells great home made ice cream and walk on pier seen from same location was nice.

We stopped at the Museum of the Everglades while we were in the area for the day. It was very informative and interesting learning the rich history in the area. We spent about 30-45 minutes at this location and saw majority of the items there. There were artifacts, scale models, videos, pictures and several display items out to view. If you enjoy history it's a place you need to stop at. My children had a difficult time staying engaged with the lack of entertainment for them.

Another must see stop in Everglades City. Fascinating history of Collier and the city he helped design and build. A thinker into the future! Make the time to take the tour!

This is a very small Collier County Museum so admission is free. It is one big room and filled with Everglade information. You can choose to watch between 1 or 4 videos about the area. I felt it was very well done and worth the time to stop in.

Very friendly greeting then selve guided with a few movies. Doesn't take long and definitely shows the history, so I think it's nice to visit and support.

Nice, short and informative! The woman at the door was filled with southern hospitality and we really enjoyed the visit. Wouldn't miss it if you are in town.

If you're interested in learning about the history of the Everglades, this is the place to stop. Excellent, informative displays as well as video history. Perfect way to begin or end your day in the Everglades National Park area.

I wandered in when it was too rainy for us to boat. I was pleasantly suprised. Very interesting displays of a part of the world that even though I've been a Floridian for years, I don't know much about.

this is a pretty - and free - museum that has several exhibits on the history of the city (large town). It has an interesting past so it is worth your hour or so to visit. They also have 4 or so short films covering the building of the trans-Everglades road (Tamiami Highway) and other interesting topics. The works of local artists are also on display in the front room.

Knowledge volunteer, information about the local community. Interesting exhibits about the history of the area.

Free, informative, pleasant setting and polite staff. I'm not usually a fan of museums relying on written narratives, usually preferring material artefacts, but this was well done as the narratives were to the point and relevant. There were a few artefacts mixed in to quench my need to see old things.

We nearly drove past this but my wife wanted to drop in. She was a good sport about sitting in a fishing boat for 3 or 4 hours, so my dad and I stopped the car. My elderly father has lived in Naples for years so he opted to stay in the car and read a book, waving us on. However, once inside, the Everglade museum's exhibits really impressed me. I urged my dad to join us. He was happy he did. This little museum does a good job. Not worth a special trip, but certainly worth looking into while fishing in Everglades City. Plan to spend an hour here.

Both trip advisor and word-of-mouth recommended this small-town museum, and it did not disappoint. Although it was free admission, it was well run and informative. The [volunteer, I am sure] staff were very cordial and knowledgeable. Who knew "Tamiami Trail" was not just an Indian name but short for the Collier-built road connecting Tampa and Miami? And that President Truman was a frequent guest?

Everglades city was founded by Collier as a company town to support the incredible task of forging rt 41 from Naples to Miami or the Tamiami Trail as Rt 41 starts in Tampa. The story of the road is told with pictures and artifacts; the story of the Seminoles is told too. Just the right size museum in a 1920's laundry now re-purposed as the museum.

The museum provides a very nice historical review of the region, beginning with the native tribes and continuing through the devastation of Hurricane Donna.

Great touch for short informative insights to this most southern, south-western Florida destination on land (the road south stops here). Enjoy the architecture.

Well done - bottom line!
If you a Florida full timer, you should drive to Everglades City. The museum, part of the Collier County Museum structure, give you the history - from birth of Everglades City, Barron Collier era, building of the Tamiami Trail highway (betw Tampa & Miami), the glorious way workers were taken care-of, the Rod&Gun Club, Hurricane damage ('60s H.Donna), moving of the county seat to Naples, to today w/t snowbird influence.

Simple old building (former laundry in Barron Collier days) that survived the 50+ hurricanes/storms that have come ashore.

Quiet town but very friendly, clean & maintained.
Seafood festival held in February is your excuse - but - go early (be there by 10am) to avoid the masses driving in.

Good photos w/simple wording. Videos too. Front room is display for various artists to exhibit. Informative yes!!

Museum had information about many aspects of the everglades city. Loved that it included original Indians in the history. Also had 4 documentaries to watch.

The history of the development of the Everglades communities was very interesting. The museum is in a cool, little, sleepy downtown area. The museum is quite small. The short videos were quite interesting to watch. Worth an hour visit.

You can see the whole museum in about an hour. Free admission. Great place for learning about the local history.

Wonderful presentation about the construction of the Tamiami Trail (Tampa to Miami). Also, history of Everglades City, the indigenous people and early American settlers. Lots to see and enjoy.

We stopped at the Museum of the Everglades while in Everglades City recently. It was a very nice and quaint little museum housed in an historic building in the middle of Everglades City. While the museum itself isn't very large there were lots of interesting displays that gave one a very good idea about the history of the area. Admission is free but contributions are accepted. Allow 60 to 90 minutes to take it all in or more briefly view everything, including a couple of brief videos, in about 30 to 40 minutes.

Stumbled on this small, but well kept museum and had a nice visit. Enjoyed a lecture on the everglades and the well done displays. The gentleman at the desk was very knowledgeable, friendly and answered our questions. For sure worth an hour of your time and free (there is a donation jar).

Quick stop just because we were in the area. There's no charge just a donation box. Lots of info on the Everglades and Everglade city history.

If you are in Everglades City, this nice county run museum offers a lot of local historic information. Spend a little more time to watch the available short videos about the area. They are located at the back of the museum that has chairs set up for watching.
The museum runs on donations so please help fund their existence. I am glad we stopped by for a visit.

Delightful and informative museum. History of the area and the people who made it such a wonderful place to visit. We were greeted at the door and given a terrific introduction to the museum by Martha, the museum's assistant director. Highly recommended.

Visited Everglades City in early September which is the off-season, the city is small and at that time of year very quite. I visited the museum and was pleasantly surprised it is small but well laid out and provides a good explanation of why the place is a city and why people came to this place, remember back in those days there was no air conditioning. The staff working at the museum where very pleasant and happy to chat. I only had an hour but would have liked two hours.

This is a most enjoyable museum chock full of information, displays and videos explaining the history of the area. There are several informative videos which we found really interesting. It is free. A donation box is tastefully situated on exit which I highly recommend contributing to.

Surprisingly interesting small museum. Excellent short film on the founding of the town. Especially interesting is the information of the building of the Tamiami Trail. Barron Collier was a determined man with a vision of opening up the bottom tip of Florida. There is a model of the machine that made the construction of the road viable
Also information on various bird/fish life, as well as the life in Everglades City 100 years ago.
Well worth a visit.

Our 12 year old and his three friends loved it too! We walked around enjoying the displays and history.

The place was very well set up. Staff friendly , helpfu and knowledgeable. Great displays. A must see. Has an outrageous amount of neat artifacts and displays to see and read.

This museum is FREE! to the public and one of the best I've been to in quite some time. Please do make a donation!! Housed in the original Laundry House for the company town of Everglades City, Collier County, FL, the building itself provides great history. When passing through add this to your To Do List.

Wonderful incredibly well-organized museum. Any one in the area should visit. The curator has a wealth of information about the area and the history of the area. I can honestly say that this is one of my favorite small museums. Everglades City is so fortunate to have this museum.

We enjoyed watching all four movies about the history of the area and the building of the Tamiami Highway. There is history on Baron Collyer who bought the land and completed the Tamiami and built a company town. The building for the museum was the laundry built for the town. You watch the movies n a comfortable room by just pushing buttons. There are then various artifacts from the area including information on the Calusi Indians, the town, schools, etc. There is no admission charge but donations are welcome. There are a few cards and books for sale. Definitely worth the hour we spent there.

We have lived in the Naples area for a while, and have visited the Museum of the Everglades several times. The history of the area is fascinating. It is interesting to learn how this sleepy fishing village on the rim of the Everglades played such a major role in the history of the area. The Museum lays it all out in a very clear and engrossing manner. The docents are helpful, cheerful and knowledgeable. All the Collier County Museums are well-done and free to enter. If you visit the Everglades, to really understand the history of the area, a visit to the Museum of the Everglades in Everglades City is a must.

I was fortunate to visit during the annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival 2017. The Museum is small but packed with interesting and well displayed exhibits. Each exhibit tells a bit of the story of the area, the wildlife and the people who settled here. And through the helpful information shared by the friendly staff, each exhibit is enhanced and made even more interesting. During the Festival, special seminars were held on subjects pertaining to all things Everglades and I was lucky enough to hear one on the Seminoles as well as one on invading species in the Glades. The museum doesn't take long to go through but should definitely be on your list of things to see especially if this is your first visit to the area.

We always go to local museums and are rarely disappointed. This little gem talks about the hurricanes, the strength of the pioneer people, the Native Americans, the animals complete and interspersed with news articles and feature articles from professionals. There are artifacts and interesting people to talk with for more information. There is only a donation box so if you are going with kids you won't feel as if you have wasted money on bored kids. It's a good museum for older people I don't think there is enough to interest the young child.

smal but well put together place. A lot of interesting fact and displays. The videos were great and the staff was very friendly Learned a lot I wasn't aware of in the area. plenty of parking. It is someplace I would recommend to others that want to get to know thearea

Lots of things to see in a truly tiny space. The bits of folk art are wonderful, and the sense of the depth and multiple layers of Everglades history are marvelous. Great value for the time and a must-do if you're in the area.

Easy and quick to walk through. Gift shop has very limited hours, so you might want to call first and ask when it might be open. Was able to see entire exhibits and watch the program in under a half hour. Surprisingly comprehensive for a tiny museum.

Had some down time. Toad the gulf cart over from Everglades Isle Resort. Loved the beginning learning about Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’s friendship and their visits to the Everglades. There are two short movies one telling how Tamiami Trail was constructed which was very interesting to learn. Definitely a must do to see how the town began and where it’s at now due to the Great Depression and hurricanes. Wish the town could’ve remained as beautiful as it was set out to be.

Everglades City is a remote town definitely off the beaten path of all that is modern Florida, but that was not the plan for this unique place. You can learn some very interesting history at the Museum of the Everglades that you may not have known. The museum is well laid out; a couple of short informative videos and many likewise informative displays covering the history and diversity of the area. Well worth the trip and the bonus is that it is free.

Had some time to kill and it was swelteringly hot. So went to the museum for a cool down and to learn some facts about the Everglades. It's free and has enough info to bore you. It's very basic with more reading than seeing. There is a few basic films to watch. It's ok and the people who run it are friendly and helpful. Worth a stop by if you are curious about the area.

We stumbled unexpectedly across this place and are so glad we did. Martha was unbelievably friendly and advised us about many things we wanted to do in the area, much better than the actual tourist information Center 3 miles out of town. Due to her, we found a place to eat alligator and a place to watch dolphins, just over the bridge coming into town.
The Museum itself is free, but donations are encouraged. It really has a comprehensive history of the whole region and the staff are more than willing and capable of answering any questions.
Thank you Martha

We enjoy bringing guests here when they visit our area. Great history lessons! It is free and the staff was very friendly.

Cool free museum of local History of the area and the families who carved the town out of the wetlands. A bonus of local student artist exhibition while we were there

Such a gem. Small, but so very informative. Free, and so very friendly. We found out so much about an area of FL that had for so long been off our radar. Like stepping back in time. Everglades City has only 500 year round residents, but swells to nearly 3,000 in season (so we were told). And the history to the Collier family and the development plans they had for this area is so very interesting.

Pretty good lesson in how the southwest coast was developed by the Colliers. Disappointing when it comes to pre-Columbian history when there were 1000's of Calusa indians up and down the coast. Also little to no information about how the railroad operated which would be great to know more about as Everglades City was the end of the line and was the capital of southwest Florida. Pretty interesting to see how all the canals were dredged and the land was built up.
Worth a quick visit.

We had some time to spare before heading out on our airboat adventure so we stopped in at the museum. We are so glad we did!!! It is a small museum but packed with incredible information about the area. We also took time to watch the videos in the back. They were really interesting!

We stopped by to try and get a taste of local history. The information was interesting, but my guess is that there just wasn't a lot of history to share, thus, it was a rather quick stop through this museum. We did enjoy learning a bit more about the Native Americans in the area though.

Museum of the Everglades has top-rate exhibits on local history and life. Thomas creates highest quality display materials. Very informative. Highly recommended.

Free museum. Takes about an hour to see. Friendly staff. Everglades City is an interesting town. Food on river is great.

We have enjoyed the events sponsored and presented by this Museum of the Everglades this week. The speakers and talks by Rangers, and other knowledgeable persons have be exceptional. Walking around this little museum and viewing the displays has also provided some good information about the history of the Everglades.

Combination of displays were well organized and easy to review. This is worthwhile of you are in the area anyway, such as for a boar tour. An hour was enough time, No admission charge

This gave a wonderful overview of the Everglades history. We spent about an hour, and it was well worth the time.

My wife and I spent an enjoyable couple of hours touring this museum. It has the feel of the Old South, and is a great place to get a better understanding of how southwest Florida developed. The short movies were very informative. I would highly recommend spending an hour or two browsing through this museum if you are visiting Everglades City.

We (parents, 10 yo and 8 yo) weren't looking for anything like this when we drove through Everglades City. But we had some time so we stopped to check it out. It is an interesting museum because the history of the Everglades is so interesting. It is free! (they do take donations). You won't want to spend all day there but I could have spent 3 hours if the kids had not been with us. We were the only visitors there.

We decided to take a day trip to the Collier County Museum of the Everglades in Everglades City. About an hour or so from Naples via Interstate 75, but not a bad drive with the speed limits in some areas 70 mph. Located in a 1927 commercial laundry if offers a view of Collier County from the early days of development. As will all Collier County Museums there is no admission fee but a donation is accepted. You can spend anywhere from 1.5 hours to 2 or more just walking around and reading all the material attached to the exhibits. In addition, there are 4 films that explain the development of Collier County and Everglades City that are must interesting. Well worth the time and the drive to spend time at this museum. Nicely done.

This museum will amaze you with the background and history of the southern Florida gulf/everglades area. How the area was shaped and who shaped it was an interesting learning experience that made me want to visit more sites in the area. Plus, the museum is in a historic building as well..

Now owned by the County, this small museum is very well done. We enjoyed the exhibits, giving us a sense of the history of this remote outpost, the jumping off spot for construction of Alligator Alley construction from there to Miami. Fascinating to learn how local heroes fought to stop killing of beautiful rare birds for their feathers. Don’t skip this very informative museum.

Nice small museum, free admission, with history of the Everglades, the Tamiami Trail, and Barron Collier, the developer of the region. Has a lot of small photo exhibits and several movies playing in the back. Definitely a nice thing to stop by and get a feel of the area and its history.

Free to enter but donations welcomed. Interesting display on how the area was colonised in the early 20th century. Lots of interesting artefacts.

Great little museum on the way into or out of the Everglades. Worth a stop to learn a bit about the local Native Americans and even more about the history of how the town and the Tamiami Trail were built through a difficult Everglades terrain. Quite informative. Free of charge. We left a donation in the box on the way out.

We were very impressed with this little gem. Tons of information and extremely knowledgeable staff. The floors alone are wirth the visit. Donations only and ample parking.

We say the sign on the side of the road and we needed to stretch our legs so we checked it out. Great little museum with some artifacts, old pictures and lots of old stories. The are 4 short videos you can watch that gives some local involvement in the history and growth of the area. Watch all four, their short and informative...

We were driving by and stopped in to the museum. The curator was very knowledgeable. Admission price is by donation only. The museum was a really interesting place. We watched a few films in their movie watching area that were about the local history of Baron Collier and the area. Very informative.

Well done exhibits of local culture that tell a lot of the history of the area and its free.

Warm welcome and nice exhibits.

Very well done and so worth a visit.

While staying in Everglades City, my friend and I visited the Museum of the Everglades. I titled my review "Missed Opportunity," because we arrived five minutes before the Museum closed (at 4PM). We were enthusiastically welcomed and invited in to spend as much time as we could reviewing the exhibits before closing. What a wonderful and beautiful museum...if only we had arrived earlier!! I encourage anyone and everyone to visit the Museum of the Everglades while in the area.

The ladies there for info are more than helpful when suggesting "local" things to do. The eldest of the two women informed my partner and I that Al Capone had once had a house in the Everglades and that as a child her and her friends would find the old driveway leading to the house. After giving me a few miniscule details due to it being so long since she had tried looking for it I decided to look for myself. Sure enough as Im driving down the old dirt road theres a slight break in the mangroves and the concrete remnants of his old bridge appeared from nowhere. Amazing! As the story goes if Mr. Capone invited you his house in the Everglades you were never seen again. The exhibits are small but authentic, if you enjoy history then this a must stop destination.

We make a quick stop into the museum. It's very well cared for and its educational. The staff is friendly and gave my son a pencil that changes colors, which he liked. There was a summer camp group visiting the museum and the kids were having fun.

The Museum of the Everglades was surprise to find the Museum in a well restored historical building. Learned a lot about Barron Collier, Collier county and the Tamiami Trail. Though I had some knowledge of Everglades City and it's surroundings, the Museum's displays and videos help me learn more about the area. Since I volunteer at The Barnacle Sate Historical Park, I am always on the look out for information about South Florida in the days before 1900. cudos to the Friends of the Everglades for their for their Museum of the Everglades.

We drove to Everglades City from Cape Coral to have some out of state company get a look at the Everglades, check out the local sights etc. It's a bit of a drive to get there, but thought it would be a nice "Sunday Drive" after Church. Living in Florida we know how important the tourists are....except in Everglades City! It was Sunday 4/3/16 at 2 pm. The visitor center and almost everything else was closed, many of the restaurants were closed, motels were closed. The museum was closed and only a few airboat vendors and eating places were open, as well as a small "see the live gators" sideshow tourist shop, otherwise we could have fired a cannon down the streets without hurting anyone! The National Park people down the highway were very nice and helpful. The commercial visitor center below the Ranger station was in fact open selling boat rides and tours. Other than that, the old trading post museum was open at the very end of the road and collected a $5.00 fee to see their "old" store.....Not the best excursion we've made in Florida, so we'll not likely be going back, and as the song says so accurately,...Never on Sunday!....

Worth an hour of your time, explains the history of Everglades City and in particular why it is laid out like a large town but now has a tiny population. A couple of short films on a loop give a summary. Run by enthusiastic and knowledgable volunteers.

Like Collier County's other museums, this one provides a fantastic way to spend a leisurely hour educating yourself about the Florida you likely never knew existed at one point. Even better is the way it serves as the center for a fun road trip from the super-developed Naples area to one that's very quiet and rural. Everglades City- the place to which Collier County can trace its roots- is worth exploring, especially if you're willing to make the short drive to other area destinations like Smallwood Store.

My wife and I spent a little more than two hours visiting the Museum on our recent visit to the Everglades. The displays are very well-arranged and informative. One truly gets a sense of the history of the area from Pre-Colombian times till the Florida of the post Air Conditioner Age! The visit also features a number of short but excellent video presentations. Definitely worth the time.

We stopped in at this museum to learn about the area and we were not disappointed. Though they were closed and recovering from the hurricane devastation, the friendly staff let us in to hear the video and read the information around the room. A great time capsule! Make it one of your stops, too.

Great displays with lots of information about the local history. Very interesting objects and informative videos to watch also.

This small museum was a laundry during the construction of the Tamiami Trail by Barron Collier. It has interesting exhibits about the growth of this interesting town and its history.

This place is a must see. I did not know that this sleepy fishing village was once the county seat and many moving have been filmed here. The local history is colorful and interesting. Loved the exhibit by the local school kids. They have some talented budding artist in this area.

The museum provides a good story of the history of the city and area. Good videos and interesting exhibits - and it's free.

It answered many of our questions about the local history incl the dredging and making of the Tamiami Trail. Also good info about the original peoples of the area, and everglade habitats, plants and animals.
This isn't a large place but we spent a good hour there (without the video), and it's somewhere cool on a hot day. 5/5 is given with regard to the size of the place..... worth visiting if you are up to 30-60 mins away. If you are within that distance, you will surely visit Everglade city area anyway for the myriad of outdoor attractions there.
I've added some photos of what I found interesting, I do hope you find this useful.

This little museum contains well-organized information and photos about the area. The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. I like to stop in whenever we're in Everglades City; each visit I learn something new.

We love history and like to find out about the areas we stay in. This is a great little free (donation) museum.

The story boards are interesting, the displays small but fun, and the four videos that you self start in the back room provide lots of insight into how Everglades City came to be. Very enjoyable visit and highly recommend this.

Came to Everglades city to do a boat ride and loved it but wanted to see a bit more of the town rather than heading straight off, glad we did found this delightful converted school house or church full of the history and memorabilia from the area.
Great exhibits we learnt a lot about the evolution of the area flooding and the Tamiami highway and how it got built, well worth a couple of hours

Nice to go in for 30 minutes prior to our Speedy tour. Good information about the local area. Definite place to stop if you like to know the history of the area.

Want to develop an appreciation for the toil and effort that went in to establishing this outpost in the Everglades? Want to understand the history and the people who over the years made today's Everglades City possible? Step back through the years at this informative museum to connect to both the development of the Everglades City area and the Everglades National Park system. Even a short visit will expand both your knowledge and appreciation of this area.

Interesting local museum with educational exhibits on Everglades history plus great folk art pieces on exhibit.

We had an awesome time on the Airboat! The area is beautiful with white sand beaches. Hot and humid in October though! Would try December thru February instead.

we just happened by this museum while in Everglade City for the Seafood Festival. We watched the movies then started talking to an employee, Martha Hutcheson, after speaking to her had a new understanding of the area and the American Indians which she was very knowledgeable of. Was very nice to have someone so friendly and helpful and totally made our trip there worth it. Thank you

We popped in as we were staying in the town overnight.
The museum is well worth a visit. It looks small from the outside but is much bigger inside.
We spent ages here as there is so much to learn about the area and the history of the place.

Had several instructors to share history of the area. Talked about the Native Americans. Also had a science talk on the environment of the Everglades. These programs are scheduled different times and dates. Need to check what would be available. I was with Road Scholar and the coordinator had set program. They were great presenters.

This is a FREE gem - so much history that is presented in wonderful display boards, artifacts, memorabilia. The staff is very helpful and if you have spent any time in the area it will explain the history and culture. There are 4 short videos that are very interesting - take the time to watch them. We spent 1.5 hours but I would even go back to see it all again. Make time to see this.

If you are planning to go to Everglade City, a visit to the Museum will not take long, but will help you feel connected to a great place and great people. Wonderful museum for a small hurricane battered town! Such spirit and drive of the people of this town! All the people in town were so thoughtful, friendly and talkative about Irma and all they've been through.

This unassuming building holds a great little museum telling the story of Collier and his dream of making travel across the Everglades possible.

Great little museum in an old Florida town. Step back in time and imagine how life was. The docent at the front desk was so kind and helpful, she made our trip a pleasure- thank you!

But the best thing was the amazing informative conversation with the woman employee of the museum who brought the museum to life. She answered all my questions about the area, the history, politics and life. She was professional, knowledgeable and so caring. Thank you!

We like to check out the local
History of places we visit. This museum was great for doing just that! Well displayed artifacts, visually appealing timelines, and interesting videos made for an excellent experience. The volunteers were pleasant & inviting. Highly recommend.

This was a small museum wth a few artifacts. Probably the most informative thing are the short videos explaining the histrory of this area. A good half hour should cover it.

Visited the Museum of the Everglades as 2 adults and 2 kids (ages 8 & 10). We had a really lovely welcome from the lady whose ancestors came from Strabane in Northern Ireland. The Museum is small but that is part of its charm and the history of Everglades City is quite fascinating. Well worth a look.

This museum is a gem. It is small but if you love the glades it's history in the development of the glades is fabulous. Very informative. Has a few videos which run and are terrific.

There is a lot packed into this little museum! You learn about the history of Everglades City from Native American days up until today. The exhibits are all short but informative, it's a great way to spend an hour or two, and even my two teenagers enjoyed it.

Very energetic and friendly host at door. Easily digestible and well done. And FREE- but we did leave a donation.

Kids enjoyed. We enjoyed learning more about the history of the community.

This museum was a great stop in our day adventure to Everglades City. It is in top notch condition and has an array of very interesting artifacts. We went with two 10 year olds and they loved exploring the exhibits. Lots of very interesting history to learn about. The staff is very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. It is free and they have a donation box if you wish to help with upkeep. Ample parking area.

I stopped by this little gem of a museum during my stay in Everglades City. It was much nicer than I expected - and VERY interesting. Great displays. And free! I recommend.

I visited this museum during the seafood festival. Entrance was free and there are many placards to read and some short videos. I found the videos to be especially interesting addressing the beginnings of Collier County and Everglades City.

We were welcomed by helpful, knowledgeable docents. There were timelines, biographies, memorabilia and photos explaining the area. All very interesting, making this an interesting stop.

A visit to Museum of the Everglades is an excellent foundation for understanding the special place Everglades City had in the development of Southwest Florida. The compact exhibit has nifty graphics, enabling a visitor to leave with a fresh eye on the many treasures of Everglades City, the impact of Barron Collier, the building of the Tamiami Trail and the day President Truman dedicated Everglades National Park. Free admission with donations appreciated... allow about 30 minutes before exploring more of the immediate area.

Back when Everglades (later Everglades City) was Barron Collier's company town, complete with its own currency, bank, company store, etc., this building was the commercial laundry. They still have one of the original laundry machines. In addition to artifacts from the early native Americans and early white settlers, there is a really great series of movie shorts that detail the history of the area including film of the building of the Tamiami Trail and about 5 other topics. You pick the topics by pushing a button. Each one lasts less than 5 minutes.

This is a small but informative self guided museum. It is basicly the ground floor of a large home. In addition to the displays, there are 4 short videos. Our grandchildren were not impressed but the adults thought it was fantastic. I would recommend an hour for a visit. It is free but accepts donations. Very easy to locate.

If you enjoy reading historical information you appreciate this free museum (donations). We just went in for 15 minutes or so but if you are in everglades city it is worthwhile .

This is a very informative museum of the Everglades City,how it came to be,the resident Indians living in the area,how the Tamiami Trail was built, and so much more. There are simple short videos showing the history. It has a volunteer on site and the cost is free will donation.

Nice little donation accepted museum. Friendly staff. Running movie of areas history. If your in Everglades city a must stop. Not large so not much time is needed, but worth the stop

Very well done museum. Learned a lot of the history & how the area was settled & developed. Museum is a NP, no admission charge, but well deserving of a donation.

Neat little museum in a quaint building with a very friendly staff. Gives a good interpretation of life in Everglades City and the history of the area.

Not much is open in Everglades City, but this museum is welcoming. It includes a number of story boards and pictures about the settlement of the area, especially how Barron Gift Collier made his mark. Collier eventually bought up enough land that he got a county named after him. Several videos are available also. A fun, free interlude.

We arrived on a very hot day and the cool museum and friendly welcome was just what we needed. The museum gave a good over view of the development of this isolated community and we felt much more aware of the problems they have faced as a result.
We were also recommended to visit Smallwood Store nearby which was a fascinating had been an isolated sea front trading post in the early days and now is a family run complete museum displaying the products that were traded in the past.

Loved this museum! We were looking for a brief history of the area and Everglades but this museum gave us much more. It was a real treat. The short videos available were very informative and displays were excellent. The staff was very helpful when discussing our next area to visit and helped us greatly.

We happened upon this wonderful gem. Anyone visiting the area should stop in to learn about the hsitory of Everglades City and the Everglades. The displays are very well done. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. We learned so much from the information provided and the well presented artifacts. This a must-visit site.

I liked seeing all the material things that were used in the Everglades. I loved learning about the area and the people that lived there....native american's and civilized people. The only thing I didn't like was the Englishman in charge. He was EXTREMELY nice; but didn't really have a clue about the people from the area, calling them southern gentlemen. Since my family was from south Florida since the late 1800's I beg to differ with him on that. Most of the folks that far south in the 1800's were hiding from something, and most of the time were not gentlemen!

Great air conditioned small museum with short films. We had a good time ! Now we know what Tami Ami trail means. Very friendly staff.

Little local museum in a charming old building. Lots of variety and history. Loved the artwork of Rob Storter and plan to buy his book. Volunteers friendly and helpful. Mr. Lockyear, the manager, has a monthly art program and great ideas. Plan 1-2 hours.

I was with a group of 10 young adults. We had a great tour of the museum then a walking tour of Everglades City. Martha, museum assistant, showed us an interesting and anecdote-filled two hours. Quite amazing how a road and city were built in the middle of a swamp nearly 100 years ago.

Originally this building was a laundromat when Everglade City first existed. In the fall of 2017, Irma washed it once again. This building is an opportunity to see that the City was the centre of Collier county before Naples.

Very well run and thoughtfully put together museum. The exhibit at the moment is Charles C Ebbet the photographer who took the picture Lunch atop a Skyscraper. It was interesting to find out his connections with the Everglades and see his photos. Even without the exhibit there was still plenty of things to learn about and videos to watch. I would thoroughly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Went to the museum, spent about 1 hour seeing exhibits and watching film clips. All was very informative. A must see when in Everglades City.

What an interesting place. Loved it, super friendly staff!! We happened to be there on the day of a July 4th parade so bonus but would recommend stopping in there

Excellent Museum. Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Nice DVD setup. Hope to return soon. Great adaption of an older building.

While waiting for our restaurant to open, we decided to visit the Museum of the Everglades. Excellent history lesson of the area. Very neat, clean and informative. Make sure you watch the four short videos. The museum is free of charge and we were more than happy to leave a donation.

This small museum covers the area's history with photos, films, books, artifacts that are well displayed and easy for all ages to read and understand. There is no charge, only a donation. The front area of the museum has different offerings throughout the year and during the summer of 2016, there is an exhibit of area student artwork that is colorful and continues to depict life in Everglades City.

If you are a history buff you will enjoy this stop. It has lots of photos, charts, and maps depicting the early history of the Everglades and the building of the Tamiami Trail.

A wonderful gem in Everglades City that gives you an excellent history of the area. We did not know about the Museum and did not have enough time to spend there. Will plan better next time. The volunteer at the front desk obviously loved her work and made us feel so welcome.

We stopped here before a boat ride in the 10,000 islands and really enjoyed this museum. It is small but packed with exhibits and info about the surrounding area, including the Miccosoukee tribe of Florida. Very nicely done.

This is a really nice and informative little museum right in the middle of Everglades City. It does a very good job of explaining the history of the area. For a town with a population of only about 400 people, this is a really upscale and well-done museum!

This little museum is packed full of local history. Nearly anything you would like to know about the people and the founding of this part of Florida is very well covered.There are numerous displays and a few short films.

We stopped by today while they were in the midst of a 3-day event honoring Marjorie Stoneman Douglas, famed author/environmentalist. That caught my eye as she and I are both descendants of Dr. Joshua Stoneman from SW VA...Carroll Co. area just east of Galax. Today's emphasis was on the Seminole's Matriarchal Leadership. The two Seminole spokespersons making the presentation were well prepared and very informative.

The museum is true to its calling as it is a walk through history via both words and photographs. You need to make the museum a planned stop when in the Naples area. I came away a more learned person.

We stopped at the museum and really enjoyed our visit. It is free and you can do it in an hour. There are 4 different videos you can watch which help tell the history of the area. The building was originally built by B. Collier as a commercial laundry for the town. Some of the old machines are still on view. Everglades City has the only K-12 school in Florida. The museum tell some of the history of the original settlers in the area, the Calusa Indians, a mound building people. Martha Hutchenson will answer any and all questions about the area. Definitely was worth stopping.

Super nice greeter. Very knowledgeable and answered our numerous questions.
Very nice information and displays.
Worth a visit when you are in the area for sure!

This place is a great little stop if you’re in the Everglades! We got through the whole place in 20 minutes, but definitely could have been there a bit longer, especially with how friendly and knowledgeable the man working there was. It gives a great background of the area through a lot of different lenses. Well worth the visit!

Stop here to learn a bit about the history of the Everglades. It's free! It's small, but has a lot of information and several interesting videos to watch.

Learn about a unique, old Florida city and her history at this small museum. Wonderful, helpful staff. Centrally located for a short walk to river.

We stopped here on our rainy day tour. It was a very nice stop with knowledgeable and friendly staff.

We called here during a day tour out of Naples. The building formerly used as a public laundry, offers some interesting history about the area and the importance of the Tamiami highway as well as the important role played by several people in building the highway through the Everglades. The exhibits are well presented and the information boards offer a comprehensive explanation.
There is no entry fee, but a donation is suggested.

We really didn't expect much when we stopped but we were very wrong! Very interesting, nicely laid out and the videos in the back very really interesting. The nice lady at the welcome desk at the door was very informative and friendly too. When in Everglades City, this is a must!

This little museum chronicles the development of Everglades City, a planned community built by Mr. Collier. The museum is located in the former community laundry building. It is well worth the time to tour the exhibits. The docent on duty was also helpful with other places to visit on our way to the keys.

This was a very well set-up and maintained museum. The people there were very informative and friendly. So much information in form of displays, photos, and video. Highly recommend. It's free with donation box.

This is a small but good museum if you're interested on the history of the Everglades. Located in the small town of Everglades City, this museum is fairly easy to find, there are signs around everywhere pointing in the right direction. When we went apparently there was no electricity in town!! This didn't ruin the experience too much except not being able to watch their video. I'd recommend this for history nerds and Everglades enthusiasts

We had such a great time in the museum. Everything was very organized and interesting. The manager, Martha, was very helpful and knew a lot of history. Visiting the museum was a very nice and cultural experience.

We came across this museum by accident while looking for the best airboat ride. The lady staffing was more than happy to recommend the best one to use and why, also the best restaurant & area attractions, along with a history of her family, native to the area. She was far more helpful than the chamber of commerce at the edge of town. The museum was also very interesting. A very good stop.

Not very big, but we spent an enjoyable hour learning about Everglades City and the surrounding area. The displays were well done and very informative.

Best find on our trip! The staff at this museum was welcoming and informative. The displays were priceless as were the films!

Learned a lot of history about Everglades City in a short time. Nice displays. Several short films. Very friendly staff.

This museum was run by very friendly and knowledgeable people, and we learned a lot. Everglades city has a fascinating history.

The museum is free!
Great information and displays on the history of the town and the Everglades. Included in the displays was information about the "removal" of native Americans -- sad chapters in American history. Did you know that Marco Island is part of the Everglades?

We stumbled upon this place while visiting Everglades City. It gives fascinating details about the history of the area.

Been coming to Naples since 1987. Owned a home since 2010 and never visited until this month. Museum set up rivals big city museums. Curator came out and personally answered questions. She also gave us more suggestions on things to see in the area. Museum makes you appreciate what the early settlers had to overcome for us to enjoy paradise.

Interesting, well presented and memorable picture presented of the lives of the people in this area many years ago. Glad to be there in 21st century! Good air conditioning thank goodness!

The historic former Collier company laundry building is the site of the Everglades Museum. This small free museum is devoted to the history of Collier county and Everglades City. There are four short films that describe the life and times in the early 1900's of this former county seat and company town built by Barron Collier a millionaire who owned much of south Florida at one time. It is a pleasant way to spend an hour and learn about early Florida.

We just happened by this little gem since we had some time to kill before a boat ride. Beautifully done with lots of interesting facts about the area. The docent was very informative and a true pleasure to talk to about the place.

The museum was small and very insightful lots of information the people that work there were friendly. They have short films to watch which were very cool to see the area how it once was and see buildings that still are standing. Couple of coins in there with the story behind them. Don’t forget to sign their book and add a donation. We loved it

This is a small museum housed in an old community laundry. I learned a lot about Everglades City, its original native inhabitants and how it became a company town. This is a well preserved building with nice artifacts and 4 short videos explaining the development of the area.

We like to pop into the museum whenever we are in the area. Though it is small, there is an interesting historical collection including Calusa indian clothing, details of the dredges that built the railroad, and other major events. There is an area for hurricane information, which they have updated to include photos of the tremendous damage sustained in Hurricane Irma, just 2 years ago.

A great little place to learn about the history of Everglade City. You can spend 10 minutes or 2 hours. There are pictures, artifacts and videos to watch. A great way to learn a little about the city you are in.

So much was packed into this small museum that we spent at least an hour and a half there and learned a lot. Worthwhile videos, excellent displays. Appreciated the honest, respectful way that history was shared, particularly in reference to the treatment of the native people.

This is a well maintained museum in the former community laundry. There is lots to read about the native Indians and the history of Everglades City. We enjoyed seeing four short videos in the small theater at the back of the museum. If you go to Everglades City, be sure to see this informative museum.

Learned SO much! Small but thorough and definitely approachable history. Gentleman working the reception area was beyond fabulously informative and my daughter's parting remark was "WOW, his beard was on fleek!"

Popped in here just before closing. An interesting little museum which tells you the history of the Everglades and the city.

This museum in an historic building is definitely worth a visit. The volunteers who staff it are knowledgeable and friendly, and eager to share information about the history of the Everglades, which is really quite interesting. I was only there a few days, but I have many pleasant memories of the area, this little museum included.

Can a small museum in a town with fewer than 500 residents mount an annual five day festival worthy of the memory of environmental pioneer Marjory Stoneman Douglas? The answer is a resounding yes at the Museum of the Everglades.
Their 2016 festival--their 12th--just wrapped up Feb. 27. It was an inspiring blend of real Everglades experiences and pithy lectures that the late author of "Everglades: River of Grass." would have been proud of. This year's festival began with Captain Franklin Adams' memories of working with Marjory, who passed away in 1998 at the age of 108. There were few dry eyes when Franklin finished speaking.
Two other Florida legends were brought to life later in the week. Author Cesar Becerra inhabited the persona of railroad and hotel czar Henry Flagler, and the director of Collier County Museums Ron Jamro brought the amazing career of Barron Collier to life. Collier, an advertising millionaire in his twenties, linked both coasts of Florida with the Tamiami Trail and went on to become Florida's largest landowner.
Outside the lecture hall, festival participants could choose from an amazing array of Everglades experiences--swamp walks, boat tours, canoe trips, and swamp buggy rides were just some of the offerings. Back at the library, the speakers included park rangers and interns who described the wonders of the Everglades with wit and precision.
While the crowds rushed to their next adventure or lecture, the museum's staff of one--Martha Hutcheson--worked with her dedicated volunteers to get everyone on the right tour and each speaker introduced graciously.
It is no exaggeration to say that vacationers with an interest in the Everglades could plan next year's Florida trip around the Marjory Stoneman Douglas festival and be thrilled with the experience. Unlike Disney world, there is no charge. Nice accommodations are available at the Everglades City Motel and the Rod and Gun Club. And you will never forget the Key Lime cake served at Sweet Mayberry's cafe a short walk from the museum.

This museum gives a short introduction about the Everglades and the nationalpark itself. As it is for free it is worth a visit and is run by a friendly staff.

If you ever get down here to Everglades City be sure to stop by the Museum of the Everglades and see Martha Hutcheson...a docent there.
She's a local and can tell you everything about the area. We spent 2 hours talking to her!
She's a walking history book!
Be sure to watch the films in back of the museum.

I loved this. Not big but full of history and staff great. It is free. They should charge! Front is a rotating display (snakes right now). Back 2/3 is history of the Everglades. Fascinating - a lot centers on Collier and the Tamiami Trail. Two short, excellent videos playing. This was a treat!

Fabulous history, well worth the drive down from the Tamiami Trail. What a fascinating history this area has. This museum is small, but is packed full of all sorts of interesting items. Learned many new things here and gained a fuller appreciation for the area, the beauty here, and its intriguing past. The woman working here was very friendly and answered all the many questions I had. I will visit this museum again the next time I drive through Southwest Florida.

Not much in the way of relics the best thing I felt about this museum was the audio visual programs on the history of the area. It is free and I would allow about half hour visit

This was a nice one-room museum focusing on the local history of Everglades City. The displays were all fairly modern and professional with plenty of photographs. No entrance fee, but a donation is suggested.

I wouldn't really go except if it was a rainy day and couldn't fish - but then, why wouldn't I just find a bar instead?

A very informative video play in the back of the building which helps you appreciate the opening of Collier County and connecting it to the East Coast. Watch the video first and then wander through the rest of the museum looking at all the displays. It gives you appreciation for the effort involved with building a road through the Everglades. Mr. Collier was a genius!
I would allocate at least 2 hours to read every exhibit. This would be a perfect ride on a rainy day as it’s all inside.

A fast and easy way to learn about early Florida history. Four short (8-10) minute videos of its history. Many displays and photographs of the early days. A model of the "Bay City Walking Dredge" used to build Tamiami Trail on exhibit.
Part of the Collier County Museums, free admission but donations are welcome.

This is a small museum which tells the story of the construction of the Tamiami Trail and also Everglades City, which was closely associated with that project., This road linked both coasts of South Florida for the first time. There are interesting exhibits on the area and a brief film which is well worth your time. The staff is friendly and informative. Admission is free, but it is worth leaving a donation.

We stumbled upon this little gem whilst looking for things to do in the area. It was free, welcoming and cool inside. It’s packed with little exhibits that highlight the diverse history of the area. Everything from native people groups to the early settlers and ongoing development of the area too. It’s certainly worth stopping in an learning a little.

This little museum has loads of information on Collier County, the Everglades, Tiamiami Trail, the natives, etc.... great exhibits. Very well laid out and informative. My husband and I were both impressed.
As others mentioned there is a donation box and they do have some items for sale- photo and cook books, t-shirts, etc.... there is a rotating gallery in the entrance which, when we went, included work from an area photographer on birds in the Everglades.

It was nice place to learn about the area. Good production on the history of Collier county and the native people of the area.

The Everglades museum was very nice and we were glad we went. It had some interesting artifacts and displays but it also had 4 short (8 min.) films on the area and its development. It is free but they do ask for a donation. Considering it was clean & air conditioned is worthy enough for a donation.

Walking through and watching the short movie clips was enjoyable. Martha and her knowledge of the town was incredible. She truly loves the town and what she does. Her food suggestions were spot on!

Great, great little museum. Lots and lots of history of the city and the Everglades. Be sure to go to the back and watch the videos of the area....well worth it.

Excellent background for the area with excellent presentation of the history and origins of for the establishment of Everglades city and locality. Very informed and a positive introduction from the manager.

We learned more about Collier County and the history of the area in the half hour we spent at the museum than I've learned in my 4-5 previous visits to Naples. Very interesting and the woman that welcomed us gave us great advice about where we could try some good local food and described the airboat ride experience to us. This should be your first stop when you visit Everglades City.

Thank you for offering a group os 20 a most thorough and interesting history of the city. The updated museum looks wonderful and we all wish you continued success.

We stopped in after mangrove airboat tour. There were several exhibits and some videos. The curator gave info on Everglades City restaurants and a magnet and pencil to my grandson

We loved the funny and well-informed museum staffer at the front desk, and the exhibits were extremely well-done - lots of history in this town, and it's told well, with the Native history right alongside that of the settlers.

If you have some extra time, this gives an excellent history of how the area and the Tamiami Hwy came to be.

Great museum learning about the history
Lots of information on the development of
The Everglades City and surrounding area

This small museum is full of interesting history of the area. After looking thru the museum I enjoyed watching the videos they had produced about the area. This is free and must see event while in Everglades City.

Stopped here on my way from Orlando to Miami, and it was well worth the detour. I learned more about the local Native Americans here than at the Smithsonian (which is a horrible museum). It should only take you an hour or two be able to read all of the placards and is well worth the time. The museum gave me a good appreciation of some local history.

The building, once a Company Town's Laundry, the exhibits featuring eras from prehistory to 20th century, and the volunteers offered us a view of what life had been like during the many eras of human interaction within the Everglades. Happy 23rd Birthday, Museum of the Everglades!

Not really a lot to see, but the building and exhibits are interesting. Not a lot of 'old bones and broken pots,' with exhibits dealing with indian dress.

Do watch the 4 videos that set the scene for Everglades city, really interesting. This could have been a "model' city were it not for the slump and the great depression. Really informative. free!

Usually Small Town Museums are disappointing: a few bits and pieces with no real depth. The Museum of the Everglades is something very special. The exhibits are beautifully arranged, accompanied by fascinating text. It tells the story of this fascinating town and area completely and entertainingly. The videos in the little theater are excellent and the art gallery at the entrance of the museum changes monthly, always featuring art - photographs or paintings - by Florida artists.
Do not miss this perfect museum when you visit Everglades City.

It was very informative with artifacts and pictures. We watches a couple of documentary films about Everglade City. We learned a great deal about the area.

Nice place, learned more about the Everglades and the natural habitat.
The staff was knowledgable and very helpful. Really enjoyed the video.

The historical documents and photos provide a great historical perspective about Everglades City and other aspects of The Everglades.

The museum is too small, there is no admission fee, but they do take donations to keep the museum open.
The museum is not that big, but it is very informative, you get a walk down the history of the everglades and more.

What a pleasant surprise! The museum was very well-organized and presented with fascinating and most-interesting displays about the history and people of the area. Excellent videos too. We stayed about an hour, much longer than we had intended. The entire museum is very professional and well-maintained, with all displays clearly presented. The staff was extremely pleasant and provided us with additional insights of the area too. We highly recommend this outstanding museum to anyone visiting the area or who may be interested in Everglades and southwest Florida history. No entrance fee is required, though donations are accepted.

This was a small but very interesting museum showing how Everglades City and Collier County got their start.

Nice small museum gives background on natural and cultural history from prehistoric times to the present. Well worth seeing.

We learned a lot about the history of the Everglades. It is a fascinating little museum and definitely worth visiting even if you're not a history buff.

Well done and informative free museum. We spent about an hour viewing the exhibits and watching the short films they offered. I highly recommend a visit if in the area.

We had an hour to kill before one restaurant opened, so we spent some time in here! Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in the history of the area, and doesn't take long to get through!

I love this museum! If you are a Florida history buff and love to read, this museum is for you. Last year, hurricane Irma did a number on this sleepy little town and they are still trying to rebuild. Museum of the Everglades somehow managed to salvage and restore their wonderful treasures and antiques for all to enjoy. Our visit was nearly 3 hours! Yes, there is that much to see and read. I feel like a better Florida resident after learning about the history of the Everglades and the construction of Tamiami Trail. The museum is free but please donate to the museum; they can use all the help they can get.

Nice introduction to Everglades City. Good displays. Varied perspectives. Both static displays and video set in a charming building original to the town.

This museum is incredible for a small place like Everglades City. The exhibits are extensive, professionally done, and very entertaining and educational. We thought we'd spend 15 minutes there but were captivated for over 1.5 hours. It really enriched our visit and we can't imagine visiting Everglades City and not learning about its and the region's fascinating history. The museum also has a theater with four video selections on a large screen--really well done in the style of Ken Burns. The volunteers who run the place are super friendly and helpful about the whole area.

Not only because it is cool inside! Great displays and videos that inform of the early days in the Everglades. I easily spent a couple of hours here.

This is a great little museum for visitors who would like to learn more about Everglades City. The staff is very friendly and spent quite a bit of time talking to us about Hurricanes and water level rising -- sharing their own personal experiences. The exhibits were very interesting and well presented. Would definitely include this as a stop. We had lunch at the Rod and Gun Club and then stopped here before picking up stone crabs. Fun day.

I visited this museum twice during my stay last month in southwest Florida. It's a source of fantastic information and history about south Florida: from the establishment and construction of the Tamiami Trail, to the history of the Native Americans in the area, to the interesting families who were involved in such history! The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. There are many exhibits and several short movies that are all so informative. Highly recommended!

We had 45 minutes to kill befor our trip started, and this was recommmended. It was a very cute, free museum, and showed the effects of a couple of hurricanes on Everglades City. We also watched two short movies there that were very interesting. Definitely worth the time.

A good way to begin a trip to the Everglades is to visit the museum where there are videos, exhibits and friendly staff to help.

The story of the Tamiami Highway is very interesting. One can only imagine how difficult those days must have been. And today, we take everything for granted.
10,000 Islands.. Everglades City.... very interesting.... don't miss it.

This FREE museum is one place you do not want to miss. They have a box for a donation which we all need to remember. The video presentation is a must, be sure to watch all 4. I had no idea of the history and the presentation is great. The pictures and facts about this area added a whole new appreciation for this area. We did not allow sufficient time and I was begging my wife to get in the car. This is the best place to start your visit to the Everglades. The history of the Civil War involved in this area amazed me. And the WW II involvement surprised me.

Take time to visit this museum and you will learn how important the Everglades are to this region of Florida and to us who visit here. The museum isn't large at all, but tells the story of the early inhabitants, how the Everglades have been exploited, and what's being done to preserve its future.
It's a fascinating story and the people who volunteer their time are very hospitable.
The museum is free but they do accept donations to help support its future.

We stopped by the museum and were surprised by the quality of the material in the museum including the films. Well worthwhile stopping by.

Great Museum - a must stop to see the past of Everglades City! It was nice to see the past of the city and how the town sticks together through generations. The artifacts were diverse and the small 5 minute movies added to the experience. Stop in for 1/2 hour to see it, plus it is free!

The Museum of the Everglades is a restored historical house that is located in the main area of Everglades City. The museum is free and donations are welcomed. A very nice woman greeted us in the lobby and gave us a brief introduction to the museum.

There are only two rooms in the museum. There is the lobby and the main room. There was a display of paintings by local artists in the lobby. Artifacts are nicely displayed in the main room. You can also watch three short videos describing the history of Everglades City.

Plan on spending no more than 1/2 hour at the museum.

Nice local museum with 4 short movies in a very comfortable theater. Lost power so we didn't complete visit but what we saw was excellent.
Friendly volunteer.
Story of a collier company town way back when.
Best part it was free.
No pressure to give a donation but why not help out.

This small free museum has a number of exhibits about the Florida Native Americans, history of Everglades City and the Everglades. It's worth a visit.

Don't miss the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Festival each February. Too many good things to do. The swamp walk is grateful and so is the fern walk. The talks are interesting, too

Out friends recommended this and we are glad we went. Very informative to the history and origination of the Everglades.
Great pictures and maps of the local area, including the TamiAmi Trail! The building was the previous Laundry House... Provided by local officials for the community!

My wife and I stopped in at the small museum and were very pleasantly surprised. I was well organized, interesting and educational. Please be sure to watch the short videos (4 of them about 5-7 minutes long). Clearly worth the stop.

Free and great information. Videos are awesome - we learned so much about the local history. Guide was very informative.

Needed to wait 2 hours for an airboat ride and decided to visit the museum. It is really a small museum, but the team which operates love the job. Entering with 3 kids they have a nice present for each kid - I will not tell you what it is- just figure it out 👍. And by the way no entry fee.

The facility was built in 1927, it has 2,000 yrs. of history w/Everglades culture, Native Americans. They have movies that were filmed in the area.

So glad I found this museum. The exhibits are wonderful and really enjoyed the 4 DVDs that were played for viewing. The gentleman at the entrance was very pleasant and helpful.

My second visit in January 2018. Like the rest of Everglades City, the museum took a hit from Hurricane Irma but, like the rest of Everglades City, they are bouncing back. The history of this fascinating area is still there for you to see, the videos are great, the exhibits well displayed. It is free, it is friendly - and you'll learn lots you never knew! I certainly did.

Don’t let the “museum” label scare you off. The building itself may be small, but it is packed full of interesting information, antiques and items about the history of this part of the Everglades and the building of the Tamiami trail. Our boat tour guide recommended it as a nice local museum so thought a half hour would do it. We stayed for an hour and a half and only our hungry bellies pulled us away. Put a little donation in the box on your way out to keep this gem open.